Monday, April 21, 2008
Thoughts
Planted in Ponderings
Do ever stop and just wonder why some things happen in your life? Why exactly did this thing have to happen? I know too often when things do, instead of figuring out how this situation can bring me closer to God and strenghthen me. I react in a typical way and exclaim why does this thing always happen to me and why doesn't it ever happen to someone else!
Without going into alot of detail, I will say that I have been dealing with a few happenings in my life. Things that brought me pain and things that blinded me and couldn't let me see past myself to the whys. Now before you write a comment on my depression and telling me how God can bring me through this. I do know all of this. I have claimed Romans 2:28 over and over. I know that God is in control and I also know me and I know that I put myself in the way too often.
Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
I sometimes have a hard time removing me and seeking the whys from God. I know that once I reach this place God never fails me, it is only when I try to be the one in control that I can't find Him and get the answers I need to carry on. I am sorry to say that I have failed again and it has taken far too long for me to remove myself and look to my Heavenlt Father for direction once again. But as is always the case, He has drawn me to Himself, wrapped His arms around me and has whispered words of love that I so needed to hear. It is true, that I may not understand all the whys but God has never failed me, it is only when I don't let my Father have control that I have failed.
God only wants the best for me, He never fails, I am not depressed. If anything I have finally remembered to remove myself and let Him have control again. Will this happen again? Most likely, I am human and fail way to often. But, I seve a God of second chances, He will ALWAYS welcome me back with open arms of love. Praise God !
Jeremiah 29:13 And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart
Comments
Monday, April 21, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Seed Planted by... Anonymous
Michelle,
I think we all let ourselves get in the way from time to time (at least I know that I do)... The key is recongizing it and doing something about it, which, you obviously have :P
~Kristy Jo
http://makingsweetmemories.blogspot.com/
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Monday, April 21, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Seed Planted by... Anonymous
Aren't we all like this at some point in time? The key is to take our passed experiences and remember how the Lord worked in each of them ... then apply it to our current circumstances and know beyond a shadow of a doubt that He will work yet again :-)
Good post!
Kate
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Monday, April 21, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Seed Planted by... momofneb
Michelle, first of all I just wanted to let you know that I really enjoy reading your blog! Even though I don't comment, I do enjoy reading what you have to say! I just wanted to let you know that I have seen a big change in your life as you have been drawing closer to the Lord. Things come along in our lives that we don't have a whole lot of control over, and like you said, we often question "Why?", but I have seen how you have drawn closer to the Lord through these trials and how He has brought you through them. Always remember that even when others fail us and let us down (and I am sure that I have done that many times to you my friend ~ and for that I am truly sorry) God is always there with open arms to help you through it! If there is ever a time that you need me or just want to talk ~ please remember that I am always here for you!
~ Kim
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Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - Me Too.
Seed Planted by... A Note From Theresa
I do this too. The very same thing. As of right now I'm doing it "more detail on my blog"
I don't want to seem like a copy cat, I just REALLY understand.
Praying for you. (((Hugs)))
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Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Seed Planted by... 3rsandahug
I was about to comment that sometimes God allows us to go through these difficulties so that we will simply trust Him, but I think you see that. I pray you will continue to find Him faithful and learn to walk more closely with Him.
Karen
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Thursday, April 24, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Seed Planted by... imasharp
I have a scripture that helps me in times like this. It is Phillipians 4:8-9. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
I just try to think of the things that I know to be true and pure and good. I know that Gods peace will be with me. I can't let doubt or worry about what if's or when's or maybe's get in there.
That's what came to my mind while reading your post. I hope it encourages you.
HUGS,
Christy
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